Hi English Woodsman. I just wanted to add a little info that you might find useful. We sell both this GeerTop tent and our own version (STATION13) and we always include two extra guylines along with extra pegs so that the foot end flysheet can be guyed out if required (notice the two guyline tie loops on the corners of the flysheet foot end). This way you can completely open the fly foot vents without the need of the single guyline on the foot end inner tent. That said, in most cases people simply keep the centre triangle of the foot end flysheet pegged down to hold the tent up, and just zip open the sides. The inner tent foot end guyline always confuses folk because it seems to be required as you are erecting the tent, but in fact it is not, as when the foot end fly is pegged out this holds the tent up. The guyline on the foot end inner is really just for using the inner tent alone, without the flysheet, if you happen to be camping on extremely warm nights... or you live somewhere hot and it never rains. All the best.
This video made me buy this tent, I'm just using the inner atm, it's bloody wonderful. I've used this tent inner a fair bit and have always put the poles in first, Doh, so am glad i watched this video again, thanks.
Incidentally, the hydrostatic head is 2500mm floor and fly (polyurethane (PU) coated polyester), not sure where the 5000mm came from. And it's really better as a UK 2-3 season tent, not 3-4 season... unless you are a tough-skinned, very hardened backpacker!
My suggestion, don’t buy it unless you also bring a rainfly. I own several tents, including a bivy with a small pole. It’s perfect for its lightweight and size properties. But since it often rains in the woods, you’ll be dry but if you can’t sit up, kneel, move around a bit you’ll suffer. If you buy a tiny tent, buy a rain tarp also so you could get out stretch your legs a bit, cook, and wait out the rain.
@@roka102 Well, it is not made for -6 , thats for sure. Im around 6 feet tall, size wise it was ok, but not much space left for 80 l backpack and shoes, but fitted somehow. Other than that, erecting tent was no issues, ventilation is good and it is compact. For price it is decent 2-3 season tent. I would think it is perfect summer tent ;)
The feet flap is why I'm watching this video. Thought I must be missing something wanted to do research now I now the designer is the one that missed something
How did it do in the rain ? I got this tent just before lockdown and never got the chance to set it up, I'm off hiking around Ireland in a few weeks, solo wild camping in this tent.
At the bottom of the tent where it has the sipped flaps for ventilation, could you not tight that guy rope to the peg loop at the bottom of the triangular flap, before pegging out the guy rope?
Below is Geertop official purchase links, hope you will support：www.geertop.com/collections/family-tents/products/geertop-blazer-1-person-3-4-season-lightweight-backpacking-bivy-tent
I ordered one of these tents from that link, but have been sent two tents of a completely different type. How do I get Geertop to rectify their mistake and send me the right tent?
@@BadgerBotherer1 Hi there, so sorry for your bad experience on GeerTop. We have emailed you that we re-ship the right tent to you. Please check it out.
Why would anyone buy a bivy tent that weight nearly 4 pounds and is large after packed? There are so many other alternatives that include 1 and 2 person tents. You've reviewed and used several on your channel that are lighter and pack down smaller. 2 person tents that use trekking poles weigh in at only 2 pounds and offer lots more room to sit up and move around and pack down much smaller. 3F UL versions can be had for about $150. Just sayin".
